Congratulations to Marikmik Farm, led by the visionary Mr. Ryan Dave Balancio, SK President of Carmay, Bauang, La Union, for being awarded the prestigious Young Farmers Challenge Program (YFCP) Start-Up 2025 Provincial Awardee.

This recognition was conferred by the Department of Agriculture Ilocos Region, acknowledging Marikmik Farm’s outstanding contributions to agriculture and innovation.

Notably, Mr. Balancio was one of the six exceptional awardees from La Union, showcasing the Region and the Municipality’s thriving agricultural sector.

Written by: Korina Esteban-Ma